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Boating Safety

Labor Day weekend in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts – the holiday that reminds everyone that summer is officially coming to an end. From a personal injury standpoint, our law firm sees personal injuries from boating, car accidents, and even grilling! Boat Accidents In Rhode Island and Massachusetts Boat accidents can result in serious personal […]

Happy Summer Solstice! There are two types of people, the ones who love summer, and the people who are wrong. Thursday, June 21st marked the first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice. With longer and warmer days officially welcoming us, people are more apt to get outside and enjoy the […]

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that “provides for the payment of compensation, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation services to employees disabled from on the job injuries that occur upon the navigable waters of the United States, or in adjoining areas customarily used in the loading, unloading, repairing, or […]

The Jones Act, originally named The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was designed to protect merchant mariners within the United States after World War I. According to the Transportation Institute, the Jones Act imposes four primary requirements on vessels carrying goods between U.S. ports. These requirements include that the vessel must be owned by U.S. […]

With summer right around the corner, boaters across Rhode Island and Massachusetts will begin to put their boats back in the water and start cruising along the waves again. As fun as the water can be, at the start of each season boaters should review water safety procedures and ensure their drivers are properly certified […]